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Stock Market News 28 January 2026

Stride (LRN) stock jumps 26% premarket after earnings and outlook; what to watch at the open

Stride (LRN) stock jumps 26% premarket after earnings and outlook; what to watch at the open

Stride shares soared 26% to $91.50 in premarket trading Wednesday after reporting a 7.5% revenue gain to $631.3 million for the December quarter and raising its full-year outlook. Career Learning revenue jumped nearly 29%, with total enrollments up 7.8% to 248,500. The company announced a $500 million stock buyback program through October 2026. BMO Capital raised its price target to $94.
28 January 2026
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Pinterest stock steadies premarket after AI-driven layoffs plan rattles investors

Pinterest stock steadies premarket after AI-driven layoffs plan rattles investors

Pinterest shares stabilized premarket Wednesday after a 9.6% drop Tuesday, closing at $23.41, as the company announced plans to cut under 15% of staff and reduce office space to focus on AI. Pinterest expects $35 million to $45 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, with the plan set to finish by September 2026. Investors await more details on cost savings and revenue impact ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
28 January 2026
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Redwire stock (RDW) jumps again in premarket after $151B SHIELD award — what traders watch next

Redwire stock (RDW) jumps again in premarket after $151B SHIELD award — what traders watch next

Redwire shares rose 2.4% to $14.54 in Wednesday premarket trading after the company secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD contract vehicle. The stock jumped 29.6% Tuesday on heavy volume. The contract admits multiple vendors but does not guarantee awards. Investors await Redwire’s next earnings update, expected in early March.
28 January 2026
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Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

Wall Street’s Fed Day: US stock futures rise as traders eye today’s economic calendar and Big Tech earnings

S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.36% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 0.9% premarket, led by chipmakers after Texas Instruments’ upbeat outlook. Nvidia, Intel, and Seagate advanced. Tuesday, the S&P 500 closed at a record high while health insurer stocks slumped on weak Medicare payment news. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady later Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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S&P 500 futures edge up before Fed decision as Texas Instruments pops on AI data-center demand

S&P 500 futures edge up before Fed decision as Texas Instruments pops on AI data-center demand

S&P 500 futures rose 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.72% early Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Texas Instruments jumped about 9% premarket after strong AI-driven results, while Seagate Technology climbed on robust cloud demand. The S&P 500 closed Tuesday at 6,978.60, up 0.41%. Investors remain focused on Fed signals for rate cuts later this year.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow futures rose about 30 points ahead of the Fed’s policy decision, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also up. Health insurers slumped after U.S. officials proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment hike, far below expectations. The Dow fell 409 points Tuesday, dragged by UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS losses, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records on tech gains. Microsoft and Meta will report earnings Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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AI stocks are moving before the bell: Nvidia rises as Microsoft, Meta earnings loom

AI stocks are moving before the bell: Nvidia rises as Microsoft, Meta earnings loom

Nvidia rose 1.7% and Intel jumped 6.6% in premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks. Microsoft and Meta are set to report earnings after the bell, with investors focused on AI spending and margins. ASML raised its 2026 sales forecast after strong bookings but announced 1,700 job cuts. SK Hynix posted record quarterly profit on surging demand for AI server memory.
28 January 2026
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FTSE 100 today slips as pound jumps and gold hits $5,300; Marston’s dives

FTSE 100 today slips as pound jumps and gold hits $5,300; Marston’s dives

FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 10,177.85 as a stronger pound hit overseas earners. Gold reached a record above $5,300 an ounce, boosting miners, while Marston’s dropped up to 16% on flat 17-week sales. Traders awaited the U.S. Fed’s policy decision later Wednesday. Oil prices eased but held near four-month highs after U.S. supply disruptions.
28 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australian shares ended lower Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.09% after inflation data showed annual CPI at 3.8%. Swaps now price a 73% chance of a February rate hike. Electricity prices surged 21.5% over the year. The Australian dollar hovered near 69.9 U.S. cents late in the session.
28 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz and budget positioning

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz and budget positioning

Nifty 50 rose 0.66% and Sensex gained 0.60% at Wednesday’s close, marking a second straight day of gains. Defence, infrastructure, and energy stocks led advances ahead of the Feb. 1 budget. Oil India surged 9.6% and Bharat Electronics hit a record after strong earnings. The rupee edged lower as traders watched for the U.S. Fed decision.
28 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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